tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77199396875296287562024-03-12T18:24:08.417-07:00hair did by ashleeashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-27211081958869056622010-10-15T17:52:00.001-07:002010-10-15T17:57:26.167-07:00Oh so long...<span style="font-family: courier new;">It has literally been forever since I've updated my obviously neglected blog.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Many apologies.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">I've been having too much fun doing everyone's hair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Oh how I love hair,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">and all of my clients.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Thanks, for making 8 years go by so fast!</span>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-6492364313457368652010-06-28T21:19:00.000-07:002010-06-28T21:24:04.408-07:00Free Time<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is what I do on my day off...</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HAa4RwUYyEUGRiSKUCtRkUsSECIk9EIF0YdEYo6u33Z5dTcp0yR7IhyphenhyphenEpa7DoxJFiCPQ4szToK3f-aj9TlRKpFS1A8rYjfWoFQQyZZbBwfZZy9ZwLwZKGEdSIrNGeJMPQ3boNc0ZkrI/s1600/IMG_9650.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 475px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HAa4RwUYyEUGRiSKUCtRkUsSECIk9EIF0YdEYo6u33Z5dTcp0yR7IhyphenhyphenEpa7DoxJFiCPQ4szToK3f-aj9TlRKpFS1A8rYjfWoFQQyZZbBwfZZy9ZwLwZKGEdSIrNGeJMPQ3boNc0ZkrI/s400/IMG_9650.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488046085499299266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">...want to come next time?</span><br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-59749319268792155002010-02-22T20:02:00.000-08:002010-02-22T20:24:53.505-08:00Comments Answered...<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Kristin, thanks for your question!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Yes, thin and finer textured hair is a little harder to accomplish the "multiple day" hair, but it is possible. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">First, you kind of have to retrain your hair. Start with every other day washing and see how that goes, it may be a challenge, but I promise, it will get better. When you wash your hair everyday your scalp is programmed to replenish those natural oils everyday. So, second day grease fest will most likely ensue but have no fear, the less you wash your hair, the less amount of natural oil your scalp needs to produce. It'll kind of go like this:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Day 1: </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">You: "I love washing my hair it's so great!"</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Scalp: "Like usual...she washed away my oils, so I better start making some more."</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Day 2:</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">You: "I'm going to save so much time by not washing my hair today, maybe I'll write a novel or just sleep in!"</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Scalp: "Like usual...she washed away my oils, so I better start making some more."</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">You: "Wait a minute, why is my hair look like I'm on day 15 on Survivor?" (Maybe not that bad, but you get the idea.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Scalp: "Oops, she totally threw me for a loop, she didn't wash me today, I guess I'll need to make less natural oils"</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Repeat for about a week to two weeks...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Fast Forward 2 weeks.</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Day 1: </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">You: "Washing my hair every other day is so fabulous!"</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Scalp: "It's so great she doesn't wash out all my amazing natural oils that protect and condition her hair every day. There's no need to overdo it. Thanks... you.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Moral of the story... It will get better, training anything, including your scalp will take a bit of patience. While you're in the training process, there is always use for a good dry shampoo. I have used one by TIGI in their Rockstar line, but I would love to hear of any others that people have tried and loved. Leave a comment and we'll take a poll!</span>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-61859169222297856412010-01-19T17:19:00.000-08:002010-01-19T17:37:51.242-08:00Check it out...Way back when in January 2009, I had the opportunity to do hair for a destination wedding at Sundance Resort up Provo Canyon.<br /><br />Here are the results as pictured in <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/jodi-and-jon">Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine Winter Issue</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiOXWBL8PYeVR-FOdmB3CJ2059InIUVWgGofyMAlUgfw_O1LIJltxnTG_XqDDZG-yZC_xKljwrkU6CCvIfaZgQWaLKZoMraKe99xzFYeFaVuVrhJdNWlywt-Pq5uoZTeDAu0flBQqrpc/s1600-h/mw2109_0110_couple_xl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjiOXWBL8PYeVR-FOdmB3CJ2059InIUVWgGofyMAlUgfw_O1LIJltxnTG_XqDDZG-yZC_xKljwrkU6CCvIfaZgQWaLKZoMraKe99xzFYeFaVuVrhJdNWlywt-Pq5uoZTeDAu0flBQqrpc/s400/mw2109_0110_couple_xl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428628900304705762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmATeZkc5siMD-WVkeHb6rQ38M64geBIQ83paircSK05iCGdK2wv-O1ejm18JTMPkJmreHggbBozmO91uWUkCwUkPJocZiNgsZF1Q6e-14gIYgom9xt0bdP2Ouk0pH01ZfKYB-hg4bRU/s1600-h/mw2109_0110_ladies_xl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmATeZkc5siMD-WVkeHb6rQ38M64geBIQ83paircSK05iCGdK2wv-O1ejm18JTMPkJmreHggbBozmO91uWUkCwUkPJocZiNgsZF1Q6e-14gIYgom9xt0bdP2Ouk0pH01ZfKYB-hg4bRU/s400/mw2109_0110_ladies_xl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428628909422792258" border="0" /></a><br />{First disclaimer... even after several emails with the magazine, they still only put hair by Platinum Studio. I promise you, it was me.}<br /><br />{Second disclaimer... the photos on the website of the wedding when the couple are on the ski lift were taken the day after the wedding, I won't take credit for that hair, there was a wedding night involved...}ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-91274021987844975712010-01-11T12:57:00.000-08:002010-01-11T12:57:00.142-08:00Long, Lucious, Locks<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-family: courier new;">Reader Question:</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: times new roman;"><br /><br />I would love to ask you a hair question. I have never colored my hair, it is naturally curly, but I straighten and blow dry it everyday. I am trying to grow it out but I get split ends really bad on the bottom of my hair and I feel like I am constantly cutting off the bottom so that my hair is healthy, therefore getting no where as far as growing it. I use Bumble and Bumble shampoo and conditioner that is designed for parched hair. Do you have any tips for me or products that would be good for my hair to keep it moisturized and healthly while I grow it? I know I shouldn't straighten it everyday but I feel like I have no other choice. I would love some help please!!</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: times new roman;">xoxo-Meg</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Excellent question Meg.</span> You are doing great things for your hair by getting regular trims and using good shampoo and conditioner but I would suggest a few additions to your hair regime and also a subtraction.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold;">Additional Products:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Sealed Ends by Schwarzkopf Bona Cure</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;"> This product helps prevent split ends before they happen. So get a good trim and use this when hair is wet, before other styling products and focus on the ends of the hair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">Buff by Schwarzkopf OSIS and Marrakesh Oil by Earthly Body</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;"> These products will give you a small amount of hold and control and a lot of smoothing. Styling products need to be used to add a layer of protection between your hair and the blow dryer and to help control the hair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold;">Subtraction:</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wash hair less. </span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;"> I am a strong proponent of making your style last more than one day before washing it again. There are many benefits to "multiple day" hair. </span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">1. Less blow drying and other styling</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">2. Less color fading (when applicable)</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">3. Natural oils protect the hair</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">4. Less time in the shower, water conservation</span><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">5. Less time getting ready in the morning, who doesn't love that? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">All of these recommendations will aid in the process of growing your hair out, because they will keep it healthy, protected and strong. Be patient, your <span style="font-weight: bold;">Long, Luscious, Locks</span> will come.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: arial;">Any other questions?<br />Ask me, or come see me at Platinum Studio in Orem, Utah (801.371.8703)<br />Consultations are always complimentary.<br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-48794674047687432502009-11-04T20:13:00.000-08:002009-11-06T07:46:04.123-08:00Wedding Hair... Part 1<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thank you everyone for bearing with me while I figure out how to balance being crazy busy at the salon (thanks to all of you, you know who you are...) and figuring out what direction to take with this hairblog. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've decided to do a series of posts to show all of you some of my work and to also introduce to you some fabulous photographers.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right; font-family: times new roman; font-style: italic;">Bride: Rosanna Pesci Hicken<br />Photographer: Heather George Photography<br />Hairdidbyashlee: Color and Wedding Style<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=Rosie004-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/Rosie004-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=Rosie017.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/Rosie017.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: right;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heather George Photography</span> specializes in Weddings, Families and Children.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" > Heather has been fortunate to study photography at BYU-Idaho and photograph</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" > throughout most of Utah. She enjoys capturing precious memories for her</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" > clients. She loves what she does and wants everyone around her to have an</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" > enjoyable experience. She loves to pay attention to detail and candid</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" > shots are her specialty whether it is a wedding, or the first few days of</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" > an infant's life.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Please click the link below to view her online galleries</span><br /><a href="http://www.heathergeorgephotography.com/" target="_blank">www.HeatherGeorgePhotography.<wbr>com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Thank you Rosanna for sharing your bridal photos with the blogging world.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I love doing your hair!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Many thanks again to all of you who have come in to get your hairdidbyashlee. Much love for the support and kindness. Don't worry, I'm never too busy to meet a new friend. </span><br /></div></div></div></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-1174095648318128432009-10-26T11:11:00.000-07:002009-10-26T11:25:47.333-07:00Cuter than you know...<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=image4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/image4.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The other day I was blessed with a visit from cjane and The Chief. It was time for The Chief's first haircut. Don't worry he's still adorably fantastic and yes, he's even cuter in real life. He was one of my best little clients, he sat still and never said a peep. As documented in the picture, there may have been a little bribery... you can never go wrong with a dum dum. Gone are the baby wisps but in their place remains the hair of a dapper little boy.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />FYI, post coming soon: <span style="font-size:130%;">Hair Washing...everyday?</span></span><br /></div></div></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-378350966757405802009-10-17T23:21:00.000-07:002009-10-17T23:21:00.809-07:00Luckiest of days.<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0t1N2QdLff9_T702yfhTOpQdOxgeeTtdrX2lNZdLce3Af2jtpQX0iyqfbCvRY31a1LbIef56lQwYk22CZVOyZgAuTtPMYRHEsF1PYUaOJTDHw1d-TlCfcUWpiNFGZTYw-9e-mlVnzzQw/s1600-h/image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0t1N2QdLff9_T702yfhTOpQdOxgeeTtdrX2lNZdLce3Af2jtpQX0iyqfbCvRY31a1LbIef56lQwYk22CZVOyZgAuTtPMYRHEsF1PYUaOJTDHw1d-TlCfcUWpiNFGZTYw-9e-mlVnzzQw/s400/image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393802638345642210" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Krista, came in to see me today at my humble, home away from home, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Platinum Studio, </span>after hearing about me from cjane and this blog. As luck would have it, she got to see and meet <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">the </span></span></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">one and only cjane! </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Both ladies, so lucky.</span></span><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br />Thank you ladies, for coming in and sharing my <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">love of hair</span></span> with you. </span><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-46795509210185054742009-10-08T07:00:00.000-07:002009-10-08T07:00:03.839-07:00Don't Forget...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">This is where I'll be tonight! Will you?</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=Hairblog-Fall.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/Hairblog-Fall.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Come check it out! It's going to be amazing!</span></span><br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-84617452795727474292009-09-28T16:09:00.000-07:002009-09-28T16:13:28.270-07:00Inspiration...<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: courier new;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Ever felt like you were in a </span><span style="font-size:100%;">make up rut?</span> <br />Check out this fabulous blog to feel <span style="font-weight: bold;">inspired</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">educated</span>. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-family: courier new;" href="http://myheartistry.blogspot.com">myheartistry</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">You won't be disappointed.</span><br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-7246233546001151112009-09-27T13:43:00.000-07:002009-09-27T13:50:03.339-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=Hairblog-Fall.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/Hairblog-Fall.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This is going to a fabulous night! </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I'll be there ready to answer any questions you may have about color, cuts or extensions.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-style: italic;">Platinum Studio is just north of the Costco parking lot off of 8th South in Orem. </span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-style: italic;">Call if you need more directions.</span></span><br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-46764550474828593252009-09-14T12:56:00.000-07:002009-09-14T12:58:06.205-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NTcwMzM5MTE4NyZwdD*xMjQ1NzAzNDE1NDM2JnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz*4NjAxY2EyMWMwOGQ*ODJkYTdlMTU1MjFhZDg*ZTFkNCZvZj*w.gif" border="0" height="0" width="0" /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=hairblog1b-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/hairblog1b-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=hairblogpricelist2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/hairblogpricelist2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDTGU0aNPE_3dEzOqA3p8CDi9Wu-cWcgrEFUM8nEO8F3XsLinASq6J9wZeazmy6SbouKvHXL_wGIaFb-9ChilFtHw1Od8m09ry1YPN0ZQQNsh6PoHLxIfWZ6T9zStNOGDHeClbFMncSg/s1600-h/hairblogpricelist.jpg"><br /></a>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-83900923000136072612009-08-31T23:07:00.000-07:002009-08-31T23:11:16.749-07:00Justin Hackworth, noteworthy.<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Last spring I stumbled upon an amazing photographer, </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="www.justinhackworth.com">Justin Hackworth</a><span style="font-family:verdana;">'s website. For you cjane readers, he was the photographer behind The 30 Strangers Project. There was always a hope and dream that I would be able to make use of his skills and talents. That dream came true and my family was captured by his lens. I love these photos, love them. Here is a small sampling of the magic. </span><br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6A1Lwy-zePMHKzXm7iiGkwV1w6lvA7MkGm_EvWCuQlWUUtVvW3GQpiY_qqDFeWdrZxb8-rC1R5CXdU4sXk4S2wvy0pLcP6JtwLKM2NvEltFNwCzdJgs1HPhg_kHswXsZi3ldKRXCYFdL/s1600-h/20090819_4032.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6A1Lwy-zePMHKzXm7iiGkwV1w6lvA7MkGm_EvWCuQlWUUtVvW3GQpiY_qqDFeWdrZxb8-rC1R5CXdU4sXk4S2wvy0pLcP6JtwLKM2NvEltFNwCzdJgs1HPhg_kHswXsZi3ldKRXCYFdL/s400/20090819_4032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376373098799224034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UHy6c9AnZ6hlPlLwFsmfwaPPgUEQo_CeJe8_47TIF_hf-ZWf87EzTJkcivNO_910vtuGGID1kXFHIEQ2TRL2Kody-DApxeGYvUpqIl0UqAR2VK6sRVb0xNpEJ24jooVV_0IdeqaDoO6n/s1600-h/20090819_4059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMyi2xOxLgsmgYAXLo1Xr9ct40iQipxv5XrYu3lTmjUv5neCm6dcBV3DBtDmEtdHQP8p4gwGqRxX_-xb9M-LfVutlQBAdLHsLX8MDKzTyM_EZJV6K64bg5m-jtQHCC0cJM8Rq5on6FAP9/s400/20090819_4102.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376372696170579186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4wDtKjDKo8rclstXTY10ps41Z_GVOHSvzEIWKKWZfqPEUpqRrOXLmf5gqTcCwjb5XXpWTj3oBCYyc880ms_TBWuHJiru-yNvG9MlcENdIcbiQsYKyTk4z1MkRzVtdYskkpo0PNvOi6OnN/s1600-h/20090819_4195.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4wDtKjDKo8rclstXTY10ps41Z_GVOHSvzEIWKKWZfqPEUpqRrOXLmf5gqTcCwjb5XXpWTj3oBCYyc880ms_TBWuHJiru-yNvG9MlcENdIcbiQsYKyTk4z1MkRzVtdYskkpo0PNvOi6OnN/s400/20090819_4195.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376372690046588690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK-ARhIJ6G7AKl_WfqcoBdDtcYY3LTVRynNuKcoQ86Pl4iFfoJqTOyGtud6Q6RZeJCQd4Gb2NPMI431J8Uot_4JrQaG_kyHKozc-1ek1C6leu7V-5X5uo8YGC6k-V462YPdoU1ZK_NQ88c/s1600-h/20090819_4218.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK-ARhIJ6G7AKl_WfqcoBdDtcYY3LTVRynNuKcoQ86Pl4iFfoJqTOyGtud6Q6RZeJCQd4Gb2NPMI431J8Uot_4JrQaG_kyHKozc-1ek1C6leu7V-5X5uo8YGC6k-V462YPdoU1ZK_NQ88c/s400/20090819_4218.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376372679134471698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIvOO2UZhyefYHFCNxNl5a4NLPhlULDW4y51F2qbh25qnClmKEdgCLoTf9ksBkkDotVLvbgg9sPG4Z1d0h3wnzrWiLM3Y1QonyCqc0cYWTisckivYt8iOAl4fH_XvDiK8AqWl2fyQRvzW/s1600-h/20090819_4238.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIvOO2UZhyefYHFCNxNl5a4NLPhlULDW4y51F2qbh25qnClmKEdgCLoTf9ksBkkDotVLvbgg9sPG4Z1d0h3wnzrWiLM3Y1QonyCqc0cYWTisckivYt8iOAl4fH_XvDiK8AqWl2fyQRvzW/s400/20090819_4238.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376372671975948354" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Everyone go check out his website and blog.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-size:130%;">You will not be disappointed.</span></span></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-57364974074466302242009-08-23T22:35:00.000-07:002009-08-23T23:40:15.862-07:00To go Dark or not to go DarkI'm not going to lie, I'm a little sad summer is coming to an end but I need to look at the positive. For example, I won't need to worry about burning my hands on my car's hot steering wheel or planning my pool days around wash hair days, but alas these are the stresses of life.<br /><br />There are so many great things about autumn; crisp autumn air, fall foliage crunching underfoot, and cute jackets you've been longing to wear all summer. Autumn also brings with it a season of change. One of the most popular requests for change that I see is <span style="font-weight: bold;">"I want to go dark for fall"</span>. There's nothing like a rich, chocolate brown, a deep mahogany or a golden chestnut to bring in the cozy days of fall. I love dark hair color, I have dark hair. With this season fast approaching I want to share my<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Guide to Dark</span>... the tips and tricks, as well as the, <span style="font-style: italic;">are you ready to make this kind of commitment</span> checklist.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Commitment Checklist:</span><br /><ul><li>How long have I wanted to make this change? <span style="font-style: italic;">If you just broke up with your boyfriend, had a baby or completely changed your life, think about it a little bit longer.</span></li><li>Do I have blond hair but need a change? <span style="font-style: italic;">Going dark is fabulous but going back blond is not easy and takes a long time, to keep the strength and integrity of your hair in tact you won't be your original blond again for at least 9 months to a year. I would rather be cautious than careless. Come in to see me and we'll discuss ways to spice up your blond without the commitment.<br /></span></li><li>I've been wanting to go dark for a long time now and have really decided that I would like to be dark for a while and I'm not too emotionally attached to my lighter hair and love change. <span style="font-style: italic;">Call me, make an appointment and get ready for some gorgeous hair. </span><br /></li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tips and Tricks</span><br /><ul><li>To get an even, rich, consistent color when going from blond to dark a fill color will need to be used. When hair is lightened the natural pigment in the hair is lost and needs to be replaced before dark color is applied. Don't try this at home or you could end up with muddy, green hair. Let the professionals handle this one.</li><li>Darker colors are sometimes a process. A few layers of color will need to be deposited to achieve the ultimate in richness and depth. </li><li>Depending on the condition of the hair to start with, there may be some fading after the initial visit. (See above)<br /></li><li>When hair is changed significantly, other things need to change too. For example, make-up color palette and clothing colors, etc. Something that worked for you when you were uber blond may not cut it when you are strutting your stuff as a brunette.</li></ul><br />Whether you decide to take the plunge and go dark this fall or not, that's up to you. Either way, your hair reflects you. <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Are you sharing with the world your ultimate self? </span>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-32145573354984226672009-07-20T08:00:00.000-07:002009-07-20T08:00:01.372-07:00Curls 101<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">I live in South Carolina, where the humidity, heat, and ocean waves are the ruler of my naturally curly, and unfortunately frizzy, hair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">I seem to have a pretty decent cut, but would love some tips on how to manage it and product recommendations.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Thank you!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: courier new;">Ann in SC</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Curly hair</span> can be a <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">beautiful</span></span> thing or it can be a<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> beast</span></span> because there are so many factors that contribute to the overall outcome. For example; humidity level, how much conditioner didn't get washed out, how long you left the towel wrapped around your head, how long it air dried while you fixed breakfast or how much product you used or didn't use. Truth be told, naturally curly hair will never look the same two days in a row. There are a few tips and tricks that can help in the plight of controlling and accepting curly hair.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do</span></span> moisturize (Shampoo, Condition and leave in) Even in humid climates curls need moisture to stay shiny and frizz free.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do</span></span> be gentle. Curls need a soft touch, too much handling disrupts natural curl pattern.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do</span></span> apply product evenly. When using desired product dispense in hand and rub hands together like you are putting on lotion. Then use fingers as applicators and the palm as the reservoir for more product.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Product Recommendations</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Short to Medium Length hair</span><br />Cocktail* <span style="font-weight: bold;">MOP defining cream +</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">MOP glisten<br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Long hair</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Schwarzkopf Bona Cure Moisture Kick </span></span>spray conditioner<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span>Cocktail* <span style="font-weight: bold;">OSIS text it </span>gel<span style="font-weight: bold;"> +</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">OSIS buff </span>styling cream<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">*mix together in hands before applying</span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Do</span> </span>tilt head while diffusing to allow hair to dry off scalp to create volume.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't</span></span> rub hair with towel when getting out the shower. Instead, gently wring hair to remove excess water, leave hair wet but not dripping, then apply product.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't</span></span> touch too much. Fussing, creates frizz. Try to keep natural curl pattern intact as much as possible.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't</span></span> over-dry when using a diffuser. Leave a little moisture in the hair to air dry, this will decrease frizz and the "crunchies." Focus on drying roots to create lift and movement. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hopefully these tips and tricks can come in handy when dealing with <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />the Beauty and the Beast of curly hair. </span></span><br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-55068254660459998622009-06-29T08:00:00.000-07:002009-06-29T08:00:16.250-07:00Man Made or Natural?<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Thank you for checking out hairdidbyashlee, here are a few questions I've received and will answer for the benefit of all.</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Question 1: What can I do to have my strong thick hair I had before I permed it?? now is stringy and dry and ugly...HELP!!!:)<br />M</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Perms can be a very good and a very bad thing, depending on how well they are performed. Sounds like M might have gotten a pretty bad one. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Here's perm 101: For a perm, hair is wrapped in perm rods, then a solution is applied which literally breaks down the Hydrogen bonds in the hair, hair is rinsed and then a neutralizer is applied which fills in all the missing H-bonds and sets the hair permanently in the new curl pattern. Neutralizer is rinsed and rods are taken out.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">There are several places in this process where something can go wrong resulting in unfavorable results. Condition of the hair before perm, wrapping technique or lack thereof, processing time and amount of time neutralizer is left on the hair. My guess is that M may have been over processed or the neutralizer was not rinsed soon enough.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Solution to M's problem: Since her hair was permanently, chemically altered it won't be back to "normal" until it grows out and is cut off. Sorry, but there are things that can help the hair feel better and closer to "normal". A few regular salon visits to get protein treatments and deep conditioners would be helpful. These treatments will help restore protein and moisture that was stripped from the hair during the perm.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-family: courier new;">Question 2: I have naturally curly hair which is usually not too frizzy and normally I love it. But I recently got an A-line sort of cut. IT DOES NOT LOOK GOOD. It's super frizzy to the point it doesn't even look curly anymore. I know she razored it and thinned it out a lot but it looks like a big triangle shape on my head. What gives??<br />Bethany<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I have naturally curly hair as well so I totally understand where Bethany is coming from. In my experience I've learned that its better to not razor naturally curly hair. This thinning/texturizing technique shreds the ends too much for that type of hair texture. Curls need substance from root to end and when the ends are thinned out too much the natural curl collapses and ceases to exist, leaving behind frizz and no shape.<br /><br />Solution: Regular trims to slowly get rid of the ends that have been over texturized and trying a few different styling techniques to combat the frizz. Styling the hair straighter by round brushing and smoothing with a flat iron might help you get through the grow out. <br /><br />Good luck to M and Bethany, I hope these answers to the questions were helpful. As always I'm here to help. Let me know if any more help is needed.<br /><br />AW </span><br /></div></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-19836901201469206702009-06-23T23:04:00.000-07:002009-06-24T21:44:42.269-07:00Want your hairdidbyashlee?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Welcome to hairdidbyashlee</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-family: courier new;">To those arriving from cjane and to all those who happened upon this blog by divine intervention,<br />I wish you a very warm welcome.<br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />It is true, I am cjane's stylist extraordinaire for the past 5 years. It may be hard to believe, but I did her hair for a long time before I knew she had a blog or even knew what a blog was. Of course that was before her extreme popularity and stardom. I'm just excited I can be a part of the "Before They Were Stars" exposé on VH1. Then, I will finally get my chance to share all the juicy tidbits of cjane. The juicy tidbits may include; what the chief and chup's real names are (some of you may know this info already, don't spoil my glory), what her true natural color is or how many times a week she washes her hair. All of this extremely beneficial and pertinent information will definitely entitle me to at least 15 seconds on the exposé.</span><br /></div></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Who's Ashlee and why should I get my </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >hairdidbyashlee</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >? </span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">First, my name is Ashlee Wilcken and I love what I do. I have a passion for hair, and the people I get to interact with. I have been working as a hairstylist for 7 years, graduated from Dallas Roberts in Provo and love to keep up on my education through classes, hair shows and travel. I use Schwarzkopf Color, as well as Schwarzkopf hair care and styling products, and MOP (Modern Organic Products) hair care and styling products.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">When you do decide to get your <span style="font-size:130%;">hairdidbyashlee</span> follow these simple steps</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Step 1: <span style="font-style: italic;">Call Platinum Studio 801.371.8703 and schedule your appointment</span><br />Step 2: <span style="font-style: italic;">Name drop cjane and receive 20% off your first visit</span><br />Step 3: <span style="font-style: italic;">Come to your appointment ready to have a good time and to learn more about your hair and what it is capable of</span><br />Step 4: <span style="font-style: italic;">Leave the salon feeling and looking better than when you arrived<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks for checking out <span style="font-weight: bold;">hairdidbyashlee</span>. I hope to see you all very soon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Have a hair related question or comment?<br />Go ahead and ask, I would love to share my love and passion for hair with all of you. </span><br /><br /><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=DSC_3707edit-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/DSC_3707edit-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-46149670271634818902009-06-22T13:43:00.001-07:002009-06-22T13:56:18.790-07:00<img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI*NTcwMzM5MTE4NyZwdD*xMjQ1NzAzNDE1NDM2JnA9Mzg2MzYxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmdD*mbz*4NjAxY2EyMWMwOGQ*ODJkYTdlMTU1MjFhZDg*ZTFkNCZvZj*w.gif" border="0" height="0" width="0" /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=hairblog1b-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/hairblog1b-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719939687529628756.post-86192090014280096052009-06-07T20:41:00.000-07:002009-06-22T14:36:55.587-07:00<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/?action=view&current=hairblogpricelist2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/ashleewilcken/hairblogpricelist2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDTGU0aNPE_3dEzOqA3p8CDi9Wu-cWcgrEFUM8nEO8F3XsLinASq6J9wZeazmy6SbouKvHXL_wGIaFb-9ChilFtHw1Od8m09ry1YPN0ZQQNsh6PoHLxIfWZ6T9zStNOGDHeClbFMncSg/s1600-h/hairblogpricelist.jpg"><br /></a>ashleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03060827479002094720noreply@blogger.com0